9-night Douro Discovery: A Family River Cruise In Portugal Plus Madrid Cruise/Land Package

Cruise Inclusions

EXPERIENCE WITH TAUCK

TAUCK EXCLUSIVE – Three-wheel taxi tour of Porto's historic center
TAUCK EXCLUSIVE – Choice of a vineyard hike or kayaking on the Douro River
TAUCK EXCLUSIVE – Bicycle tour through Vinho Verde wine country

TAUCK VALUE INCLUDES

Seven nights on the Douro aboard a new riverboat designed for Tauck
Tauck's private shore excursions and distinctive inclusions valued at $2,773
A bicycle tour of Porto's colorful Ribeira district
Ride a 4x4 in search of prehistoric art at an archaeological site in Foz Côa
Walking tour of medieval Salamanca and its university, founded in 1218
Visit to the Museu do Douro, a museum of local viniculture in Peso de Régua
Guided visits to the Royal Palace and the Museo del Prado in Madrid
Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted
Unlimited complimentary beverages aboard ship include regional wine, beer and premium spirits in addition to specialty coffee, water and soft drinks
23 meals; service charges, gratuities to local guides, mission fees, taxes and porterage

Available Add-Ons

Optional roundtrip airfare from your city
Pre or post cruise hotel stay

Destination Guide
Suggested Shore Excursions

Destination	Arrival	Departure
Madrid Madrid 07/15/2026 Tour begins: 5:30 PM, Palacio de los Duques Gran Meliá. Welcome to Madrid! A transfer is included from Madrid Airport to Palacio de los Duques Gran Meliá, in the Madrid de los Austrias, next to the Royal Palace and the Almudena. Join us for a welcome reception and dinner. Meals :D Optional Private Excursions Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience! Flamenco Gastronomic Experience Overview: Step beyond the ordinary on your Madrid journey and experience the world's most famous and only Flamenco tablao in a Michelin-starred gourmet restaurant. Featuring award-winning artists recognized in Spain and at the top flamenco festivals, immerse yourself in an exclusive and extraordinary Flamenco gastronomic Journey. Duration: 1 Hour Home Away from Home! Overview: Feel at home in Madrid, hosted by a local Madrilene who will introduce you to authentic Spanish culture. With a background in haute cuisine, your Chef invites you for an intimate meal at her splendid elegant flat in the Salamanca district, one of Madrid's most elegant and glamorous neighborhoods. Relax and unwind as you savor a mouthwatering meal prepared with dedication, and love, feeling as if you were in the comfort of your own home. Duration: 2 Hours	07/15/2026	07/16/2026
Salamanca Optional Private Excursions Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience! Campo Charro Brave Bull Breeding Overview: Venture on a fascinating experience for fighting bulls and tradition enthusiasts. Enjoy and contemplate the impressive beauty of fighting bulls in their natural habitat. Take the tour among holm oaks and fenced areas, visit the different pastures, and watch the bulls in the fields, the cows with their calves, the studs, the weaner, and the yearling calves. Witness live bull testing and enjoy a countryside meal with top-quality Iberian products. Duration: 2 Hours Flavors of Iberian Jamon Overview: Venture on a Masterclass on Iberian ham: origin, classification, and preparation. Visit the farm and drying rooms. Enjoy a comprehensive sensory experience around the Iberian pig in a unique, unmatched atmosphere. Duration: 3H30	07/17/2026	07/17/2026
Barca d'Alva	07/17/2026	07/18/2026
Pocinho	07/18/2026	07/18/2026
Douro Valley	07/19/2026	07/19/2026
Pinhao	07/19/2026	07/20/2026
Peso da Regua	07/20/2026	07/21/2026
Douro Valley	07/22/2026	07/22/2026
Porto (Oporto) Optional Private Excursions Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience! Portugal: Porto Wine Excursion - 4 hours Highlights In this tour you’ll discover all about the wines from the city of Porto! You will start the tour by doing a sightseeing tour from the port (located in Matosinhos) to the city center. After that, you'll visit the first winery with high quality of Douro wines for a Douro red and white wines tasting as an exclusive experience. Then you'll visit a second Port Wine company (Real Companhia Velha) for another special Port Wine tasting. Real Companhia Velha is simply the oldest Port Wine company in Porto, established by a king in 1756. When this tour is finished you will return to Porto Pier. What's included? Private guided tour (4h) Visit and wine tastings Transportation What's not included? Meals and drinks not mentioned Souvenirs Gratuities Highlights of Porto (4 hours) Highlights: Take in the attractive surrounding with visit to the opulent Stock Exchange Palace and St Francis Church. Enjoy a port wine tasting at one of the famous riverside lodges in the pretty Riberia district. Tour Duration: 4 hours Tour can operate: Morning/Afternoon Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information Physical Activity Level: Light Inclusions: Private transport by luxury car or minivan An expert local guide for 8 hours Entrance fees to all sights and museums All taxes Not Included: All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs Gratuities	07/22/2026	07/24/2026

Tauck - Cruise Division: ms Andorinha for Tauck

Custom-designed by the long-time partner Scylla to accommodate no more than 84 guests within an innovative deck plan featuring 12 300-sq. ft. Tauck Suites and 20 225-sq. ft. cabins, this brand-new 80-meter (263-foot) riverboat was specifically built for cruising amidst the historic quintas and picturesque villages along Portugal's golden Douro River.

Ship Statistics

Built Year: 2020
Ship Length: 263 ft (80.2 m)
Passenger Capacity: 84

Number of Crew: 36
Registry: Swiss

Suite

Cat 1 Emerald Deck (1) $6,790

Category: 1

Size: 150 sq. ft. Private Balcony: No Beds: 2 European twin beds that can slide together; 200 cm x 156 cm (two beds 200 cm x 78 cm each); 79" x 61" (two beds 79" x 31"), 4 pieces of luggage can be stored under beds.
Stateroom Amenities: Flat Screen TV with Remote Control, Hair dryer, Individually Controlled Heating and A/C, International Direct Dial Telephone, iPod Dock with Alarm Clock, Mini-Bar/Refrigerator, Nespresso machine, Outlets: 220v above nightstands and desk, 110V above desk, Safe, Shoe Polish Towels, Wine Glasses.

Cat 2 Emerald Deck (2) $7,290

Category: 2

Size: 200 sq. ft. Private Balcony: No Beds: 2 European twin beds that can slide together (79" x 31" when separate, 79" x 61" when together).
Stateroom Amenities: Flat Screen TV with Remote Control, Hair Dryer, Individually Controlled Heating and A/C, International Direct Dial Telephone, iPod Dock with Alarm Clock, Mini-Bar/Refrigerator, Nespresso machine, Outlets: 220v outlets above nightstands and desk, 110V above desk, Safe, Shoe Polish Towels, Wine Glasses.

Cat 3 Ruby Deck (3) $8,790

Category: 3

Size: 225 sq. ft. Private Balcony: French Beds: 2 European twin beds that can slide together (200 cm x 160 cm (79" x 63") when together, or 200 cm x 80 cm (79" x 31.5") per bed when separate), Approximately 4 pieces of luggage can be stored under beds Stateroom Amenities: Flat Screen TV with Remote Control, Hair dryer, Individually Controlled Heating and A/C, International Direct Dial Telephone, iPod Dock with Alarm Clock, Mini-Bar/Refrigerator, Nespresso machine, Outlets: 220v above nightstands and desk, 110V above dresser, Safe, Shoe Polish Towels, Wine Glasses.

Cat 4 Diamond Deck (4) $8,990

Category: 4

Size: 225 sq. ft. Private Balcony: French Beds: 2 European twin beds that can slide together; (200 cm x 160 cm (79" x 63") when together, or 200 cm x 80 cm (79" x 31.5") per bed when separate), Approximately 4 pieces of luggage can be stored under beds Stateroom Amenities: Flat Screen TV with Remote Control, Hair dryer, Individually Controlled Heating and A/C, International Direct Dial Telephone, iPod Dock with Alarm Clock, Mini-Bar/Refrigerator, Nespresso machine, Outlets: 220v above nightstands and desk, 110V above dresser, Safe, Shoe Polish Towels, Wine Glasses.

Cat 5 Diamond Deck (5) $9,490

Category: 5

Size: 300 sq. ft. Private Balcony: French Beds: 2 European twin beds that can slide together; (200 cm x 90 cm (79" x 35") when separate or 200 cm x 180 cm (79" x 71") when together Sofa bed is 190 cm x 110 cm (75" x 43"), Approximately 4 pieces of luggage can be stored under beds.
Stateroom Amenities: 220v above nightstands and desk, 110V above dresser, Flat Screen TV with Remote Control, Hair dryer, Individually Controlled Heating and A/C, International Direct Dial Telephone, iPod Dock with Alarm Clock, Mini-Bar/Refrigerator, Nespresso machine, Safe, Shoe Polish Towels, Wine Glasses, Cat 5 ONLY: Room-service breakfast featuring continental breakfast with eggs, a shipboard credit (one per stateroom) is provided to be used onboard for spa services, gift shop purchases, etc.

Special Solo Traveler Savings – No Single Supplement in Category 1: On all departures, the single price in Category 1 is the same as the double price – no single supplement, which means savings of up to 50% for solo travelers!

$500 Child Savings: Children 12 and under

Shipboard Credit for Category 5 Staterooms: a €80 shipboard credit (one per stateroom) is provided to guests booked in a Category 5 stateroom to be used for onboard purchases or services (spa, laundry, gift shop, etc.)

Please note: Children under 18 must be booked in a cabin with at least one adult. Accommodations for families of 3 or 4 in Categories 1 through 5 consist of two adjacent, but not connecting, double cabins. Triple and quadruple accommodations in Category 5 consist of a suite featuring a pillow-top queen-sized bed (with optional twin-bed capacity) and a full-sized pull-out couch. Please note that Category 5 suites can accommodate a maximum of 3 adults over the age of 18, or of 2 adults plus 2 children (only available on Bridges family cruises).

Recommended age: 8+: minimum age for our Tauck Bridges river cruises is 4 years

Gratuities to Tauck Cruise Director, Tauck Directors, local guides, drivers & ship staff included: Cruise price per person, based on double occupancy, includes cruise fare, most meals, port charges, shore excursions, and applicable fuel surcharges. Unlimited complimentary beverages aboard ship include regional wine, beer and premium spirits in addition to specialty coffee, water and soft drinks.

Itinerary Changes: Although not expected, Tauck reserves the right to alter the sequence of ports or omit or substitute scheduled ports or attractions at any time without prior notice.

Shore Excursion Selection: Tauck will contact guests 90 days prior to departure to assist with shore excursion selections.

Note: This cruise includes a fair amount of walking in each city. *For activities marked with an asterisk (*) in day descriptions, participation is at your own risk and a signed liability waiver will be required.

All fares are quoted in US Dollars.

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